Lifestyle
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The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts
Saunas might seem like a new trend in wellness, but they’ve actually been around for thousands of years. From pit saunas in Stone Age Finland to sweat houses used by ancient Islamic cultures, saunas have been bringing heat to humans across the globe for centuries. So, what’s the appeal of the modern sauna, and is there real science…
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What is red light therapy?: Our experts break down the new wellness trend
You may have heard of red light therapy as a new wellness must-have, with the potential to regrow hair, improve acne, and aid in muscle recovery. It’s not just wellness influencers and luxury spas leading the charge to red light therapy, though. Dermatologists, sports medicine physicians, and medical researchers are also taking notice of this evolving trend and studying…
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Stephen Colbert signs off after 11 years tonight. CBS cites finances, but the Late Show host blames Trump
Lord of the Rings and Neutral Milk Hotel enthusiast Stephen Colbert will host The Late Show for the final time tonight, ending an 11-year run at CBS after the network canceled the show for what it said were “purely financial” reasons. But many—including Colbert—believe the cancellation came at the behest of President Trump, a frequent…
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Your ‘flexible hot girl summer’ is going to cost you
Megan Thee Stallion is more than a rapper, Broadway star and multi-brand entrepreneur: she’s a one-woman economic prognosticator. Since 2019, people have been welcoming the warmer months as “hot girl summer,” a phrase that went viral before Megan even released the track with the iconic moniker. The summer anthem sparked an association with a carefree…
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TSA’s new ‘straight to gate’ pilot lets Delta and JetBlue flyers clear security 25 miles before they reach the airport
What if you could skip the security lines at the airport by getting a pat-down and bag check at a remote location? That’s what some travelers flying out of Logan Airport in Boston will be able to do starting on June 1 as the TSA attempts to relieve congestion inside the terminal and at drop-off…
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CNN analyst and ‘The Morning Show’ producer says Stephen Colbert is a role model for his ‘positive’ outlook on his show ending
It can be difficult to stay positive in the wake of a major work transition, leaving a job that has defined a career for years. Stephen Colbert, the longtime host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, is wrapping up his 11-year run this Thursday—and his handling of the departure is inspiring CNN analyst Brian…
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The American airline industry is so untrustworthy that 89% of travelers are bracing for delay or cancellation
You’ve been planning the perfect trip for months: that gorgeous, sun-filled apartment overlooking the Seine on one end and crystal clear views of the Eiffel Tower on the other; a slow breakfast filled with coffee and croissants galore; pre-booked tickets to the Louvre and d’Orsay; and three impossible-to-get reservations at Paris’ finest restaurants. That sounds…
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Spirit Airlines apologizes to all the Americans who can’t afford any summer vacation flights as it shuts down
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence. “We apologize most specifically for those Americans who may now be priced entirely out,” Spirit…
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Moviegoers still hungry for sanitized Michael Jackson biopic, knocking ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ off top spot
After two weeks trailing “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the North American box office with $26.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Lionsgate movie is in rarefied territory, having brought in $703.9 million worldwide and counting. It still has a…
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CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is escalating its response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, after the World Health Organization labeled the outbreak a public health emergency. The agency plans to deploy additional staff to the affected countries and will provide technical support including laboratory…